Occupational Health and Safety

R929 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, 2003

By Food Focus on 15 September 2016

The paperwork and structures needed for your health and safety management system.

R1031 - GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS, 1986

By Food Focus on 15 September 2016

Regulations that affect all sectors of industry - general guidelines and standards we all have to adhere to. Working at heights, working in confined spaces, permits and more

R1390 - REGULATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS

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Also about hazardous stuff but this can cause epidemics if not controlled correctly. Especially important if you have a micro lab.

R2281 - ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR WORKPLACES, 1987

By Food Focus on 15 September 2016

This regulation deals with how hot and how cold the workplace may be and what to do about it. Fire escapes, lighting and ventilation all covered. And of course PPE.

R828 LIFT, ESCALATOR AND PASSENGER CONVEYOR REGULATIONS, 2009

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Going up? That's it - what to do to make sure you don't come down when you shouldn't in your lifts.

SCHEDULE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS REGULATIONS, 2005

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The specific requirements relating to specialised installations - think dust explosions etc.

R692 - MAJOR HAZARD INSTALLATION REGULATIONS, 2001

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The really bad stuff like gas installations, ammonia plants - they things we use daily in the food industry. These need specialised care - all in here.

PRESSURE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS, 2009

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It's going to blow! Well hopefully not if you follow these regulations for all pressure vessels including boilers.

R251 – INCORPORATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS INTO THE ELECTRICAL MACHINERY REGULATIONS, 2011

By Food Focus on 15 September 2016